Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 15.6'' Ryzen AMD 16Gb DDR4 3200Mhz 256Gb SSD - €490

  • 22-04-2020 9:23pm
    #1
    Registered Users Posts: 70 ✭✭


    Taken from Hotukdeals
    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lenovo-ideapad-5-ryzen-5-4500u-6-cores16gb256gbfree-dosips-screenbacklit-keyboard-at-lenovo-rewards-with-newsletter-3447308

    New Lenovo laptop released today to the Uk/Irish market with lots of customised configurations available

    This was €488 with unidays (10%) and welcome voucher from signing up to Lenovo newsletter (10%). Potentially a further 4.8% cashback from topcashback.com too - https://www.topcashback.co.uk/search/merchants/?s=Lenovo+IE

    Processor : AMD Ryzen 5 4600U Processor (2.10GHz, Max Boost up to 4.00GHz, 6 Cores, 8MB Cache)
    Operating System : Free-DOS
    Operating System Language : Free-DOS
    Memory : 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    First Hard Drive : Dummy Hard Disk Drive
    Second Hard Drive : 256GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Extra Storage Holder : HDD Update It Yourself Kit (Only Single SSD)
    Display : 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 3.2mm Thickness, 300nits, Narrow bezel
    Graphic Card : Integrated Graphics
    Color : Graphite Grey
    Keyboard : Keyboard Backlit Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera : 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Surface Treatment : Anodizing
    Fingerprint Reader : Fingerprint Reader
    Palmrest : PC/ABS
    Battery : 3 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 57Wh
    Power Cord : 65W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK
    Wireless : Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
    Language Pack : Publication-English
    Warranty : 1 Year Courier or Carry-in
    Tagged:


«13456732

Comments

  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    This looks a good price, heard good things about the Ryzen 4000 series.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    thats a great price, unless we're missing something obvious


  • Registered Users Posts: 70 ✭✭Francobegbie


    Fantastic value, being able to save €100ish by dropping the OS helps a lot. Have to be prepared to wait a bit for delivery. The specs on a lot of these Lenovo ideapads are far higher than the cost suggests. There is another cheaper model I had ordered before cancelling and opting for the above. It is excellent value for anyone looking for a cheaper model. Dual channel memory on this :
    81W1CTO1WW - IdeaPad 3 15 05

    Ships in 3-4 weeks.

    Processor - AMD Ryzen 5 3500U Processor (2.10GHz, Max Boost up to 3.70GHz, 4 Cores, 4MB Cache )
    Operating System - Free-DOS
    Operating System Language - Free-DOS
    Onboard Memory - 4GB DDR4 2400MHz Onboard
    Selectable Memory - 4GB DDR4 2400MHz SoDIMM
    Total Memory - 8GB DDR4 2400MHz Onboard
    Second Hard Drive - 256GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Display - 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), TN, 220nits, Anti-glare, No touch
    Graphic Card - Integrated Graphics
    Camera - 0.3M Camera with Array Microphone
    Color - Platinum Grey
    Keyboard - Keyboard Grey English (UK)
    Wireless - Wireless 2x2 AC, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
    Surface Treatment - IMR
    Palmrest - PC/ABS
    Battery - 3 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 45Wh
    Power Cord - 65W Wall Mount AC Adapter (2pin)-UK
    Language Pack - Publication-English
    Warranty - 1 Year Courier or Carry-in
    TOTAL:
    €348.29
    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lenovo-ideapad-3-15-laptop-ryzen-5-3500u-8gb-ram-256gb-ssd-fhd-free-dos-26729-with-newsletter-signup-at-lenovo-3445328


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,856 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Taken from Hotukdeals
    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lenovo-ideapad-5-ryzen-5-4500u-6-cores16gb256gbfree-dosips-screenbacklit-keyboard-at-lenovo-rewards-with-newsletter-3447308

    New Lenovo laptop released today to the Uk/Irish market with lots of customised configurations available

    This was €488 with unidays (10%) and welcome voucher from signing up to Lenovo newsletter (10%). Potentially a further 4.8% cashback from topcashback.com too - https://www.topcashback.co.uk/search/merchants/?s=Lenovo+IE

    Processor : AMD Ryzen 5 4600U Processor (2.10GHz, Max Boost up to 4.00GHz, 6 Cores, 8MB Cache)
    Operating System : Free-DOS
    Operating System Language : Free-DOS
    Memory : 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    First Hard Drive : Dummy Hard Disk Drive
    Second Hard Drive : 256GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Extra Storage Holder : HDD Update It Yourself Kit (Only Single SSD)
    Display : 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 3.2mm Thickness, 300nits, Narrow bezel
    Graphic Card : Integrated Graphics
    Color : Graphite Grey
    Keyboard : Keyboard Backlit Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera : 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Surface Treatment : Anodizing
    Fingerprint Reader : Fingerprint Reader
    Palmrest : PC/ABS
    Battery : 3 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 57Wh
    Power Cord : 65W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK
    Wireless : Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
    Language Pack : Publication-English
    Warranty : 1 Year Courier or Carry-in

    You missed the 70 Wh battery;)

    Edit: Ah, I see you went for the dummy HDD for future upgrade potential.


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,856 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Mine...with change out of €500.


    Processor - AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Processor (2.30GHz, Max Boost up to 4.00GHz, 6 Cores, 8MB Cache)
    Operating System - Free-DOS
    Operating System Language - Free-DOS
    Memory - 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    Second Hard Drive - 256GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Display - 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 3.2mm Thickness, 300nits, Multi-touch, Narrow bezel
    Graphic Card - Integrated Graphics
    Color - Graphite Grey
    Keyboard - Keyboard Backlit Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera - 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Surface Treatment - Anodizing
    Fingerprint Reader - Fingerprint Reader
    Palmrest - PC/ABS
    Battery - 4 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 70Wh
    Power Cord - 95W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK (USB Type C)
    Wireless - Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
    Language Pack - Publication-English
    Warranty - 1 Year Courier or Carry-in


  • Advertisement
  • Registered Users Posts: 952 ✭✭✭gabbo is coming


    Is it UK delivery only? Keep on getting an invalid value error on the postcode....


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,856 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Is it UK delivery only? Keep on getting an invalid value error on the postcode....

    PayPal & Parcel motel


  • Registered Users Posts: 718 ✭✭✭vidapura


    Stupid question time... :confused:

    If I follow the links from HUKD I get to a black page...and can't get any further.
    I put the code from HUKD into the passcode box and it doesn' let me in...

    Am I doing something wrong?


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,856 ✭✭✭dodzy


    vidapura wrote: »
    Stupid question time... :confused:

    If I follow the links from HUKD I get to a black page...and can't get any further.
    I put the code from HUKD into the passcode box and it doesn' let me in...

    Am I doing something wrong?

    Go here:

    https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/ukrewards/gatekeeper/showpage?toggle=PasscodeGatekeeper


    Enter this password:

    LEN-EXCL-HS!

    Then followed the instructions at the start of the HUKD post.


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,979 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    dodzy wrote: »
    Go here:

    https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/ukrewards/gatekeeper/showpage?toggle=PasscodeGatekeeper


    Enter this password:

    LEN-EXCL-HS!

    Then followed the instructions at the start of the HUKD post.

    Blocked for me, seems like thats a rewards site for either internal staff or commercial customers.


  • Advertisement
  • Registered Users Posts: 736 ✭✭✭Doff


    Reading the comments it looks like the passcode expired. No surprise, I bet they sold a ton.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    goddammit, shouldnt have slept on that one


  • Registered Users Posts: 12,301 ✭✭✭✭machiavellianme


    Any way to get the unidays discount without an account? Have this in my basked and deliberating


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,512 ✭✭✭savemejebus


    For best bang for buck go with the 4000 series processors, the 3000 (eg 3500U) aren't as good (both value and speed).


  • Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭sapphade


    EXCLUSIVEWRKIT!
    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/ierewards/gatekeeper/showpage?toggle=PasscodeGateKeeper

    that's the Irish store and passcode . hope it works for those interested


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    thats very good of you, thanks

    unfortunately the deals arent anywhere near the same value on a quick look


  • Registered Users Posts: 448 ✭✭Paranoid Mandroid


    Folks I think I screwed up but looking to get your thoughts. I followed the links and just clicked away like a typical bargain alert brainless instant gratification merchant. Total came to €404 but after purchase I noticed the receipt has different specs. Now we only need a basic enough laptop but is this worth what I just paid? Many thanks:

    Processor - AMD Ryzen 3 4300U Processor (2.70GHz, Max Boost up to 3.70GHz, 4 Cores, 4MB Cache)
    Operating System - Windows 10 Home 64
    Operating System Language - Windows 10 Home 64 English
    Microsoft Productivity Software - Microsoft Office Trial
    Memory - 4GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    Second Hard Drive - 128GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Display - 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), TN, Anti-glare, 3.2mm Thickness, 250nits, Narrow bezel
    Graphic Card - Integrated Graphics
    Color - Graphite Grey
    Keyboard - Keyboard Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera - 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Surface Treatment - Anodizing
    Palmrest - PC/ABS
    Battery - 4 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 70Wh
    Power Cord - 65W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK
    Wireless - Wireless 2x2 AC, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
    Language Pack - Publication-English
    Warranty - 1 Year Courier or Carry-in


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,979 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    You might want to contact them and get the ram bumped to 8gig, otherwise its a decent laptop for the price.


  • Registered Users Posts: 448 ✭✭Paranoid Mandroid


    You might want to contact them and get the ram bumped to 8gig, otherwise its a decent laptop for the price.

    Ok cool, thanks for that


  • Registered Users Posts: 46 kungfual


    Any way of still getting this?


  • Advertisement
  • Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭sapphade


    thats very good of you, thanks

    unfortunately the deals arent anywhere near the same value on a quick look

    Thought 503 euro seemed decent without using parcel motel . But I do like a bargain so will head over to the UK store . Cheers :)

    Has anyone any recommendations to changing config below ?

    Configuration Details
    Processor : AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Processor (2.30GHz, Max Boost up to 4.00GHz, 6 Cores, 8MB Cache)
    Operating System : Free-DOS
    Operating System Language : Free-DOS
    Memory : 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    First Hard Drive : Dummy Hard Disk Drive
    Second Hard Drive : 256GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Display : 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 3.2mm Thickness, 300nits, Narrow bezel
    Graphic Card : Integrated Graphics
    Color : Graphite Grey
    Keyboard : Keyboard Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera : 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Surface Treatment : Anodizing
    Palmrest : PC/ABS
    Battery : 3 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 57Wh
    Power Cord : 95W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK (USB Type C)
    Wireless : Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
    Language Pack : Publication-English
    Warranty : 1 Year Courier or Carry-in


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,856 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Folks I think I screwed up but looking to get your thoughts. I followed the links and just clicked away like a typical bargain alert brainless instant gratification merchant. Total came to €404 but after purchase I noticed the receipt has different specs. Now we only need a basic enough laptop but is this worth what I just paid? Many thanks:

    Processor - AMD Ryzen 3 4300U Processor (2.70GHz, Max Boost up to 3.70GHz, 4 Cores, 4MB Cache)
    Operating System - Windows 10 Home 64
    Operating System Language - Windows 10 Home 64 English
    Microsoft Productivity Software - Microsoft Office Trial
    Memory - 4GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    Second Hard Drive - 128GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Display - 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), TN, Anti-glare, 3.2mm Thickness, 250nits, Narrow bezel
    Graphic Card - Integrated Graphics
    Color - Graphite Grey
    Keyboard - Keyboard Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera - 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Surface Treatment - Anodizing
    Palmrest - PC/ABS
    Battery - 4 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 70Wh
    Power Cord - 65W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK
    Wireless - Wireless 2x2 AC, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
    Language Pack - Publication-English
    Warranty - 1 Year Courier or Carry-in

    Dump windows
    Processor fine
    Upgrade memory
    Add backlit keyboard
    Upgrade wireless card
    Upgrade charger cable
    Upgrade panel


    Lenovo newsletter reg for 10% off evoucher:

    https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/emailSignup

    Even without the rewards access, the above 10% still gets you a good deal with either of these. Dumping WINDOWS in the configuration to save 90 quid is the real sweetener

    https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-5-15ARE05/p/88IPS501393


    Edit:Throw in fingerprint scan for a fiver


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,856 ✭✭✭dodzy


    sapphade wrote: »
    Thought 503 euro seemed decent without using parcel motel . But I do like a bargain so will head over to the UK store . Cheers :)

    Has anyone any recommendations to changing config below ?

    Configuration Details
    Processor : AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Processor (2.30GHz, Max Boost up to 4.00GHz, 6 Cores, 8MB Cache)
    Operating System : Free-DOS
    Operating System Language : Free-DOS
    Memory : 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    First Hard Drive : Dummy Hard Disk Drive
    Second Hard Drive : 256GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Display : 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 3.2mm Thickness, 300nits, Narrow bezel
    Graphic Card : Integrated Graphics
    Color : Graphite Grey
    Keyboard : Keyboard Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera : 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Surface Treatment : Anodizing
    Palmrest : PC/ABS
    Battery : 3 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 57Wh
    Power Cord : 95W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK (USB Type C)
    Wireless : Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
    Language Pack : Publication-English
    Warranty : 1 Year Courier or Carry-in

    Upgrade display
    Definitely go backlit keyboard and add fingerprint scan
    If you’re not going to add 2nd HDD, dump the dummy first HDD which then allows you to upgrade to 70Wh battery.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    sapphade wrote: »
    Thought 503 euro seemed decent without using parcel motel . But I do like a bargain so will head over to the UK store . Cheers :)


    jaysus if you can see any deal like it on the irish site id thank you for a pointer!

    (or if you get into the uk site for the deal, even without ten percent off or whatever its a great setup for the money imo)


  • Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭sapphade


    check out the screen shot i posted. i logged in to the gatekeeper link i poster with the code then searched for the ideated and customised it . Here is the link but its mu customisation so dunno if it will work

    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/ierewards/p/81YQCTO1WWENIE0/customize?guid=43d54d18-993f-4099-a768-fd0f994472c0&fromEdit=true&transMessageFlag=true


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    sapphade wrote: »
    check out the screen shot i posted. i logged in to the gatekeeper link i poster with the code then searched for the ideated and customised it . Here is the link but its mu customisation so dunno if it will work

    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/ierewards/p/81YQCTO1WWENIE0/customize?guid=43d54d18-993f-4099-a768-fd0f994472c0&fromEdit=true&transMessageFlag=true

    its giving me a checkout error but really appreciate you taking the time, its letting me configure now at least so maybe ill get lucky


  • Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭sapphade




  • Registered Users Posts: 448 ✭✭Paranoid Mandroid


    dodzy wrote: »
    Dump windows
    Processor fine
    Upgrade memory
    Add backlit keyboard
    Upgrade wireless card
    Upgrade charger cable
    Upgrade panel


    Lenovo newsletter reg for 10% off evoucher:

    https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/emailSignup

    Even without the rewards access, the above 10% still gets you a good deal with either of these. Dumping WINDOWS in the configuration to save 90 quid is the real sweetener

    https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-5-15ARE05/p/88IPS501393


    Edit:Throw in fingerprint scan for a fiver

    I cancelled my order and put in a new one as per the above. Appreciate your help here. Got the 10% off too


  • Registered Users Posts: 736 ✭✭✭Doff


    I cancelled my order and put in a new one as per the above. Appreciate your help here. Got the 10% off too


    How did you use the newsletter 10%? I haven't received an email from them since signing up :(


  • Advertisement
  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    sapphade wrote: »

    edit

    that worked and you are my hero

    went for the 4700U, 256GB ssd and 16GB ram and that should do me for the decade :-)


This discussion has been closed.
Advertisement